• Validation & Verification Analyst

    COLSA Corporation (Huntsville, AL)


    COLSA is seeking a Validation & Verification Analyst in support of the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is 100% on-site.

     

    Will apply understanding of modeling and simulation (M&S) to perform integrated threat scenario validation and verification (V&V) testing and analysis for the ITASE V&V Team onsite at MSIC. This includes:

     

    + Software validation and verification testing and analysis:

    + Performing software release testing of ITASE threat models and Architecture Suite

    + Analyzing M&S performance of small to large integrated scenarios, focusing on messages sent between simulation federates and comparing threat model performance to Intelligence data

    + Configuring complex M&S scenarios using threat model documentation and Intelligence data

    + Executing simulation scenarios using multiple simulations such as ITASE, AFSIM, and/or NGTS

    + Executing simulations with user-configured ("Constructive") threat models as well as Operator-in-the-Loop (OITL) threat models

    + Using Gitlab Software Configuration Management for software issue reporting and file configuration management

    + Performing software issue resolution testing

    + Using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for documenting test reports and

     

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    + Team Collaboration:

    + Using MatterMost collaboration software to clearly and effectively communicate with teams between multiple labs and locations

    + Work within the V&V team as well as with all teams in the program and at multiple Intelligence Production Centers (IPCs) such as NASIC, NGIC, and ONI

    + Candidate selected must:

    + Efficiently manage personal tasking, make informed decisions with minimal supervision, and proactively seek out the necessary information to complete assignments

    + Work in a fast-paced lab environment onsite at MSIC, interfacing routinely with both Contractor and Government employees

    + Exercise effective technical written and oral communication with Program Management and teammates

    + Multitask well, have a positive attitude, be highly motivated and a productive team player

     

    At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits/) .

     

    Required SkillsRequired Experience

    Required Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in STEM field or equivalent experience

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience

    + Demonstrated M&S, software testing experience

    + Working knowledge of desktop applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software packages

    + Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance; must complete a DIA CI Polygraph within 6 months after hire date

    + U.S. Citizenship required

    Preferred Qualifications

    + ITASE, NGTS, and/or AFSIM experience

    + ITASE Threat model development and/or Architecture Suite development experience

    + Military systems and threat model knowledge

    + Gitlab, Jenkins, Mattermost knowledge

     

    Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.